Day trip · 9 hours
From San Jose: Small Group Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Tour
Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to California's famous wine country on this full-day tour of Napa and Sonoma County.
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CuisineSpeakeasy cocktail bar
Price$$$$
NeighborhoodDowntown
HoursWed-Thu 17:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-01:00, Sun 17:00-00:00.
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Tip: Head downstairs to find the bar; seating spans booths, high-tops, and a cozy nook for four. Intimate corner spots book fast on weekends.
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